Ysgol Friars

Languages
English Literature
Entry Requirements
English Literature and
Language
French
Entry Requirements
11
GCSE Grade B or better in English
Literature for a guaranteed place.
Students with grade C will be considered
in consultation with the
Head of English and Head of Sixth
Form.
Entry Requirements
GCSE grade B or better in English
Language and Literature for a guaranteed
place. Students with grade
C will be considered in consultations
with the Head of English and
Head of Sixth Form.
GCSE Grade B in French. Grade
C will not be accepted unless there
are special circumstances known to
the Head of Modern Languages
and Head of Sixth Form.
Course Details
Course Details
The aims for AS and A Level English
Literature are to encourage
wide reading and advanced detailed
research within the field of literary
studies. The course builds
on the skills, knowledge and understanding
acquired by candidates
taking English Language and English
Literature at GCSE; it offers a
programme of study that will be rewarding
and enjoyable in its own
right, and forms a basis for further
specialist study at degree level.
Possible Progression
A level English is a pivotal subject
which means that most subjects go
well with it. Therefore many careers
are open to English students. However
the most obvious professions
are Law, Journalism, Teaching, Administration,
Civil Services, Banking
and the Media. English is an
essential A level qualification for
students intending to continue with
the subject to degree level.
Course Details
The aims of this course are to develop
an understanding of a wide
range of reading material; to
sharpen writing skills, exploring a
variety of writing genres; and to understand
the use of spoken language.
It builds on key skills
developed in both Literature and
Language studies at GCSE. However,
the understanding of the mechanics
of language is developed
further through exploring linguistic
features such as grammar and phonetics.
It is a rewarding and broad
AS which will fine-tune key communication
skills and develop an appreciation
of Literature.
Possible Progression
A Level English Literature and Language
is a pivotal subject, most
subjects go well with it. Many careers
are open to English students,
the most obvious professions are
Law, Journalism, Teaching, Administration,
Civil Services, Banking,
the Media, Speech Therapy and careers
in areas of Psychology (the
study of Linguistics can involve a
study of the Psychology of Language
and Behaviour). Students
can continue to pursue a degree in
English, English Literature and Language
or English Language.
Students will develop an understanding
of French in a variety of
contexts and genres and learn to
communicate confidently, clearly
and effectively for a range of purposes.
They will develop an awareness
of contemporary society,
cultural background and heritage of
countries and communities where
French is spoken, and will be able
to take their place in a multilingual
global society. In addition, the full A
level course is designed to provide
a sufficient basis for the further
study of Foreign Languages at degree
level or equivalent.
Possible Progression
Language degrees, Business Studies,
Law, Tourism or Marketing. Any
career that requires one of the following:
communication skills, problem
solving skills, initiative,
flexibility or experience of other cultures.
Students that study languages
are highly sought after by
universities for language degrees
or courses with a language component.